GET TO KNOW THE SCHOOL
A closer look.
Troutdale publishes information about a professional-pilot pathway. Its published options include professional pilot program, flight instructor training, private pilot, commercial pilot, multiengine training, instrument instructor training, and instrument rating. School-wide aircraft information names Cessna 152, Cessna 172, Cessna 152s, Cessna 172s, and Piper Seminole. Programs and aircraft are published across the school website; confirm availability for the Troutdale location.
- Professional pilot program and Flight instructor training — published options
- Helicopter training
- Airplane training
Published training options.
The school’s published options are summarized below. Each note explains the training type and what to clarify when comparing the school’s exact course.
Professional pilot program
A planned sequence toward professional flying qualifications. Compare the included stages, entry requirements, scheduling commitment and payment milestones.
Flight instructor training
Training in teaching, lesson preparation and instructional flying. Ask which instructor qualification is included and how practice teaching is assessed.
Private pilot
A private-pilot training path. Compare the aircraft used, ground-school arrangements and how lessons progress from initial skills to practical-test preparation.
Commercial pilot
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Multiengine training
Training in multiengine aircraft. Confirm whether the course is an initial rating, an add-on or a transition, and which aircraft will be available.
Instrument instructor training
Preparation for instrument-instruction responsibilities. Confirm the required existing instructor qualification and whether simulator work is part of the course.
Instrument rating
Training focused on instrument flying, procedures and planning. Compare aircraft and simulator use, scheduling and the preparation expected before flight lessons.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane · Helicopter
Published aircraft models: Cessna 152, Cessna 172, Cessna 152s, Cessna 172s, Piper Seminole
Programs and aircraft are published across the school website; confirm availability for the Troutdale location.
Training framework & verification
Part 141: Matched to the FAA roster dated 2026-10-19. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school. The workbook does not list individual course approvals or establish training quality.
FAA reference: faa.gov. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school.
PART 141 SOURCE CHECK
FAA roster information.
This listing is matched to the supplied FAA Part 141 roster record. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school; the roster does not list course approvals or establish training quality.
TROUTDALE
Certificate 5HAS217LLocation designator 8HAS
Address as recorded: 911 NW GRAHAM ROAD, TROUTDALE, OR 97060
Use the faa.gov facility dashboard for future cross-reference. The dated record above reflects the FAA workbook used for this directory update. How we check records
TRAINING FIT
Our school review.
The published airplane and helicopter options make this a useful school to compare when choosing between the two training paths. Request a separate syllabus and budget for your chosen category, including any prerequisites for a category change. The published aircraft models make equipment comparisons easier; ask which aircraft is assigned to your course and what backup is available. Confirm the campus before relying on a school-wide program or fleet description.
An AI-assisted editorial assessment of the school’s published information. This is separate from student feedback. We have not attended or inspected this school.
WHAT THE AVAILABLE FEEDBACK TELLS US
Student review evidence.
The search found provider-level discussion relevant to Hillsboro Aero Academy, but it does not establish a separate student-review sample for Troutdale. The helicopter-school discussion contains broad Hillsboro references and a historical discovery-flight recollection, without a clear current Troutdale cohort. Any such comments should be treated as context for the wider provider. No other campus rating or individual outcome is transferred to this location. Ask recent local students about the exact instructors, course format, lesson scheduling and training stage you would use.
How to read this evidence
Provider or other-campus material cannot establish local sentiment, capacity or outcomes.
Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with two recent Troutdale students who completed my intended course?
- What lesson frequency, instructor continuity, final costs and checkride timeline should I expect in writing?
Read the review sources
- Considering Hillsboro Aero Academy : r/Helicopters Third-party source
Provider or other-campus material cannot establish local sentiment, capacity or outcomes.
AI-assisted summary of the cited material. Public comments are individual experiences; the sample may be small, selective, or dated.
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Questions for Troutdale.
- Which certificates and ratings are included in my training plan, and what prerequisites apply at each stage?
- Which of these courses and aircraft are actually available at the Troutdale location?
- What does the written estimate include for aircraft, ground instruction, testing and additional practice?
- How is instructor-course practice teaching scheduled, and which instructor qualifications are covered?
Sources & listing information.
School facts are compiled from the source material below. Imported record identifiers are retained for traceability and are not presented as proof of current certification.
- Helicopter Pilot Training Courses Since 1980 | HAA
- Airplane Courses | Flight Pilot Training Classes Since 1980
- Why Choose HAA? | HillsboroAeroAcademy
- Helicopter Fleet Overview | HAA
- Airplane Fleet | Hillsboro Aero Academy
- Joint EASA/FAA Professional Airplane Pilot Program - HAA
- Airplane Private Pilot Course | Hillsboro Aero Academy
- Commercial Airline Pilot Training School | HAA Program
- Certified Flight Instructor Course | Hillsboro Aero Academy
- Airplane CFI Instrument Training Course | HAA CFII Program
- Multi-Engine Flight Instructor Training | HAA MEI Program
- School website supplied in source recordsSupplied website; not independently rechecked for this import.
- Source-record reference: checkrides.ioReference retained from the supplied spreadsheet; current content not rechecked for this import.
- faa.gov — Find a FacilityFAA pilot-school facility reference. Part 61 instruction is not a separate FAA school certification.
View source record references
5HAS217L
Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx